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# Thérèse Bonnelalbay (1931–1980)

## What is Thérèse Bonnelalbay’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Thérèse Bonnelalbay at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $297 including buyer’s premium (middle half $269–$297, n=5). The auction record is $4,037 for Compositions (2018, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compositions | Ink on paper | $4,037 | Tajan | Jan 2018 |
| 2 | Composition | Encre sur papier | $779 | Tajan | Apr 2014 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1978 | Ink on paper | $543 | Tajan | Sep 2018 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1979 | Encre sur papier | $520 | Ader | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled | Encre sur papier | $358 | Tajan | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1979 | Encre sur papier | $297 | Ader | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1979 | Encre sur papier | $297 | Ader | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1978 | Encre sur papier | $269 | Ader | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1978 | Encre sur papier | $269 | Ader | Jun 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $297 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $439 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thérèse Bonnelalbay is a France artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $358. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Thérèse Bonnelalbay sold in 2025 for $520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thérèse Bonnelalbay work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thérèse Bonnelalbay work is $358.

The median Thérèse Bonnelalbay work on paper sells for $439 across 12 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $439† | $4,037 | 75% | 2026-06-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $297–$860† | $520† | $4,037 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,037 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,117† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Thérèse Bonnelalbay worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thérèse Bonnelalbay work is $358. The median Thérèse Bonnelalbay work on paper sells for $439 across 12 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Thérèse Bonnelalbay work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thérèse Bonnelalbay work on paper is $439. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Thérèse Bonnelalbay's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thérèse Bonnelalbay work on paper is $4,037.

### What is Thérèse Bonnelalbay's auction record?

Thérèse Bonnelalbay's auction record is $4,037, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Thérèse Bonnelalbay auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/therese-bonnelalbay (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.